Charlotte Symphony

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Prelude Ensembles

Program Description
Bring the CSO into your school with a Prelude Ensemble performance! These are special ensemble presentations performed by CSO musicians. Prelude Ensembles support the North Carolina Essential Standards for Music Education and can serve as either an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra for younger students or as an opportunity for middle and high school musicians to interact with
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Program Detail
Dates based on musician availability. Once your school’s request is received, we will follow-up with further scheduling details.
Performance(s) should start no earlier than 9 AM or end later than 2 PM.
(1) 3 – 5 straight-backed, armless chairs (depending on the size of the ensemble)
(2) 3 – 5 music stands (preferred but not required)
Performances will take place at your school. Venues include classrooms, gyms, multipurpose rooms, etc.
Trio= $550/session
Quartet- $700/session
Quintet= $900/session
*open to other numbered piece ensembles (i.e. soloists, duets,…)
**Schools outside of Mecklenburg County are subject to additional travel costs
EDUCATION STANDARDS
L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. L6 Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in developing vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. Prelude Ensemble performances help students increase music literacy by helping them comprehend, analyze, and interpret the language of music.
MR.1 Understand the interacting elements to respond to music and music performances. Through watching a live performance students learn how to respond to classical music and classical music performances. They teach students about the various instruments of the orchestra and how they are played, and how to listen for elements such as tempo, dynamics, etc. ML.1 Apply the elements of music and musical techniques in order to sing and play music with accuracy and expression. Ml.2 Interpret the sound and symbol systems of music. For older music students the performances help teach about technique and musicianship skills through demonstration. CR.1 Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21st-century connections with music. The programs make connections to other disciplines through the discussions of the composers and historical contexts of particular works.
Qualifications
References
Erica Hefner, Orchestra Director at Northwest School of the Arts
erica.holley@cms.k12.nc.us
Alisha Green, Director of Literacy, Chester County School District
AGreen@chester.k12.sc.us
Cancellation Policy
At least two weeks prior notice is required to cancel or reschedule without penalty. Any cancellation or rescheduling that occurs within two weeks of the scheduled date is subject to be charged 50% of the program fee. Cancellations or rescheduling that occur within 48 hours of the program date will be charged the full amount.